Nursing home residents rely on caregivers for daily care and safety. At some facilities, those needs go unmet. This neglect causes emotional distress and often results in serious injuries or...
Read moreMany studies show a large share of nursing home residents remain dehydrated. Because of this risk, federal and state laws place responsibility on nursing homes to provide adequate food and...
Read moreNursing Home Fall Risk Assessments in Nursing Care Plans A fall risk assessment measures your loved one’s relative likelihood for falling while living in the nursing home. These assessments are...
Read moreNearly 30 percent of all abuse and neglect claims in the U.S. are for physical abuse. With more than 3 million elderly and dependent adults in nursing homes, that means...
Read moreFederal and state rules set clear requirements Illinois nursing homes must follow to receive payment. Even with these standards in place, a recent study ranked Illinois 42 out of 50...
Read moreBedsores are a painful injury caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, particularly on bony areas like ankles or hips. They are also very often preventable. A properly run nursing...
Read moreAt The Rooth Law Firm, we are pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has selected our very own Attorney Robert J. Rooth as a top-rated personal injury attorney in Evanston, IL in 2021. Attorney Rooth...
Read moreNursing home residents, as well as patients who are staying at hospitals, are often supposed to remain in a sedentary position either in a bed or wheelchair as they recover...
Read moreThere are few things more rewarding and fulfilling than giving back. When you extend a helping hand, work with others in your neighborhood to make your community better, and improve...
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